My favorite mask for breakouts, clogged pores and smooth, soft skin.
I love how cooling this mask feels on the skin and how incredibly soft and smooth my skin feels afterward. The Lira Clinical ICE Refining Masque is a clay-based treatment mask with 2% salicylic acid that helps clear clogged pores, absorb excess oil and target breakouts.
Salicylic Acid Face Mask for Breakouts + Clogged Pores
Refines pores and helps reduce excess oil - 2% salicylic acid exfoliates inside the pores, while kaolin clay helps absorb excess oil.
Helps with breakouts and congestion - Salicylic acid, kaolin clay and charcoal make this an especially good mask when skin feels oily, clogged or breakout-prone.
Smooths and brightens the skin - Lactic and glycolic acids gently exfoliate dull surface buildup, leaving skin feeling smoother and softer.
Fresh, cooling feel - Menthol, spearmint and eucalyptus contribute to the refreshing cooling sensation that I love about this mask.
Key Ingredients
2% Salicylic Acid: Helps exfoliate inside pores and clear congestion
Kaolin Clay: Helps absorb excess oil
Charcoal: Helps absorb oil and impurities
Lactic + Glycolic Acids: Exfoliate dull surface buildup and help smooth skin
Aloe, Allantoin + Bisabolol: Help soothe and comfort the skin
How to Use the ICE Refining Masque
Apply a thin layer to clean skin, avoiding the eye and lip areas. Leave on for 5–7 minutes and remove with tepid water.
Use 1–3 times per week, depending on your skin's needs.
Pila's Tip: Use this at the first sign of a breakout. I like to apply a small amount directly to the spot. It's one of my favorite ways to target a pimple as soon as I feel one starting.
Is the Lira Clinical ICE Refining Masque Right for You
- Breakout-prone skin
- Oily and combination skin
- Blackheads
- Dull or uneven skin texture
- Occasional or hormonal breakouts
- Clogged or congested pores
FAQ
Q: Can I use a salicylic acid face mask if I don’t have acne?
A: Yes. You don’t need to have acne to benefit from the ICE Refining Masque. I love it for skin that feels congested, oily or rough, or whenever I want my skin to feel especially smooth and soft afterward.
Q: Can I use the ICE Refining Masque on just one pimple?
A: Yes, and this is one of my favorite ways to use it. When I feel a pimple starting, I apply the mask directly to that spot rather than masking my entire face.
Q: What’s the difference between a salicylic acid mask and a regular clay mask?
A: A traditional clay mask primarily helps absorb excess surface oil. The ICE Refining Masque combines kaolin clay with 2% salicylic acid, which exfoliates inside the pores, plus lactic and glycolic acids to exfoliate the skin’s surface.
Q: Can dry skin use the Lira Clinical ICE Refining Masque?
A: Yes, but I would use it differently than someone with oily skin. If your skin is dry, use it less frequently or just on areas that are congested or breaking out, then follow with hydrating skincare.
Full Ingredients
Active Ingredient: 2% Salicylic Acid
Water, Kaolin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Titanium Dioxide, Glyceryl Stearate SE, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Lauryl Lactate, Lactic Acid, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-13, Rice/Sacchroycese Lysate/Lactobacillis Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum/Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Glycolic Acid, Acetyl, Carboxymethyl Coco Glycine, Bisabolol, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carrageenan, Jojoba Esters, Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Lecithin, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Niacinimide, Malic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Tocophelyl Linoleate/Oleate, Zingiber Zerumbet Extract, Hydrastis Canadensis (Goldenseal) Extract, Alcohol, Hexylresorcinol, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Citrate, Menthol, Alumina, Tromthamine, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Gycol, Charcoal Powder.
One of my skincare staples for breakouts, congestion and incredibly smooth, soft skin.